🎉 Newberry Middle School - August 2025 Recognition Announcement 🎉
We are excited to recognize our August 2025 Teacher, Student, and Support Staff of the Month!
🏆 These outstanding individuals were nominated by faculty and staff and selected by a majority vote of the NMS team. Their dedication, positive attitude, and daily contributions truly make a difference in the lives of our students and school community.
🎓 Newberry Middle School Students of the Month
8th- Melvin Perez
7th-Braxton Cruickshanks
6th-Amelia Wainwright
🍎 Teacher of the Month- Mrs. Ajadae Williams (Resource Teacher)
🛠️ Support Staff of the Month- Mrs. Kelly Leopard (Bookkeeper/Secretary)
💥 Special Recognition:
The Teacher of the Month will receive a FREE oil change and 27-point inspection from Stokes Trainor, compliments of Joe Trainor, Owner and Operator of the Stokes Trainor Dealership. We are incredibly grateful for Joe Trainor’s continued support and sponsorship of Newberry Middle School! 🙌
🎉 The Teacher of the Month will also receive “Teddy the Tiger”, our traveling NMS mascot, to keep until late September. The teacher is responsible for decorating Teddy with their own creative design—we can’t wait to see what you come up with! 🐻🎨
👏 Congratulations again to our amazing winners!
💜💛 GO TIGERS! 💛💜
We are excited to recognize our August 2025 Teacher, Student, and Support Staff of the Month!
🏆 These outstanding individuals were nominated by faculty and staff and selected by a majority vote of the NMS team. Their dedication, positive attitude, and daily contributions truly make a difference in the lives of our students and school community.
🎓 Newberry Middle School Students of the Month
8th- Melvin Perez
7th-Braxton Cruickshanks
6th-Amelia Wainwright
🍎 Teacher of the Month- Mrs. Ajadae Williams (Resource Teacher)
🛠️ Support Staff of the Month- Mrs. Kelly Leopard (Bookkeeper/Secretary)
💥 Special Recognition:
The Teacher of the Month will receive a FREE oil change and 27-point inspection from Stokes Trainor, compliments of Joe Trainor, Owner and Operator of the Stokes Trainor Dealership. We are incredibly grateful for Joe Trainor’s continued support and sponsorship of Newberry Middle School! 🙌
🎉 The Teacher of the Month will also receive “Teddy the Tiger”, our traveling NMS mascot, to keep until late September. The teacher is responsible for decorating Teddy with their own creative design—we can’t wait to see what you come up with! 🐻🎨
👏 Congratulations again to our amazing winners!
💜💛 GO TIGERS! 💛💜
Please click link regarding NMS Football Article in the Newberry Observer (8/21/25)
Link: https://www.newberryobserver.com/top-stories/79313/newberry-middle-school-football-eyes-fifth-consecutive-lexington-10-championship
Link: https://www.newberryobserver.com/top-stories/79313/newberry-middle-school-football-eyes-fifth-consecutive-lexington-10-championship
Academic Challenge Tryouts!
August 29th = School Picture Day (Newberry Middle School)
Congratulations to the following student-athletes for making the Newberry Middle School Football Cheerleading Team! 💜💛🐅
We’re so proud of your hard work, spirit, and dedication. Let’s go Tigers! 🐾
We’re so proud of your hard work, spirit, and dedication. Let’s go Tigers! 🐾
Message from Dr. York, NMS Step Team Sponsor
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1llJVUj8h_fDiXcksHPM5JDiqh1dK1NMF/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1llJVUj8h_fDiXcksHPM5JDiqh1dK1NMF/view?usp=sharing
Please sign up your Grandparent!
SEPTEMBER 17th: GRANDPARENTS DAY (GOOGLE LINK WILL BE PROVIDED)
Link: https://forms.gle/371NFUzzfwU7GvKY7
Notes:
Time: 7:45-8:20AM
Location: NMS Cafeteria (Breakfast Free)
**Book Fair is also going on during this time.
SEPTEMBER 17th: GRANDPARENTS DAY (GOOGLE LINK WILL BE PROVIDED)
Link: https://forms.gle/371NFUzzfwU7GvKY7
Notes:
Time: 7:45-8:20AM
Location: NMS Cafeteria (Breakfast Free)
**Book Fair is also going on during this time.
Tigers, it’s so important to give your very best effort on the upcoming i-Ready testing!
Parents, please take a moment to speak with your student about the importance of doing their best. These test results help us tailor lessons specifically to their needs and set them up for success.
Let’s work together to help every Tiger grow!
Go Tigers! 🐅
Parents, please take a moment to speak with your student about the importance of doing their best. These test results help us tailor lessons specifically to their needs and set them up for success.
Let’s work together to help every Tiger grow!
Go Tigers! 🐅
August 6th and 7th
Shrek 2
We are extremely proud of our Newberry Middle School Faculty & Staff!
📸 School Group Photo (2025–2026)
We can't wait to welcome our students back on August 6, 2025!
💜💛 Go Tigers!
Whatever it takes, our kids are worth it.
🎓🎨🏈 The 3 A's: Academics, Arts, and Athletics — A winning combination!
📸 School Group Photo (2025–2026)
We can't wait to welcome our students back on August 6, 2025!
💜💛 Go Tigers!
Whatever it takes, our kids are worth it.
🎓🎨🏈 The 3 A's: Academics, Arts, and Athletics — A winning combination!
🎉 Excited to Welcome Our 2025–2026 Newberry Middle School Administrative Team! 🎉
💜💛 GO TIGERS! 🐯💜💛
We’re thrilled to kick off another amazing school year at Newberry Middle School with a dynamic and dedicated administrative team ready to serve our students, staff, and community!
🔹 Dr. Tonya Deese-Jeter enters her 3rd year as Assistant Principal at NMS. In the 2024–2025 school year, she was honored with induction into the prestigious Newberry College Hall of Master Teachers — a testament to her commitment to educational excellence.
🔹 Ms. Jennifer Brown returns for her 2nd year as Assistant Principal after previously serving as a top-tier teacher at NMS. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2023–2024 and also recognized as a WLTX Teacher of the Week. Her dedication to excellence in education continues to make a lasting impact on our school community.
🔹 Mrs. Megan Drayton joins the team for her 1st year as Assistant Principal at NMS. She brings an impressive track record from Lexington 5, where she was previously named Teacher of the Year at her school and was a District Teacher of the Year Runner-Up. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the Tiger family!
🔹 Mr. Reid begins his 4th school year as Principal at NMS, having taken the helm during the 2022–2023 school year. With a background that includes roles as instructional assistant, bus driver, teacher, assistant coach, head coach, athletic director, and assistant principal, he understands and values the contributions of every employee in supporting student success.
Together, we are committed to fostering success in the 3 A’s: Academics, Athletics, and the Arts, with a focus on student achievement and growth — ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive and prepare for graduation, college, careers, or military service.
💬 “Whatever it takes — our kids are worth it!”
📅 Important Dates:
🔸 Open House at NMS: August 5, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🔸 First Day of School for Students: August 6, 2025
🔸 Feeder Elementary Schools' Open House: August 4, 2025
Let’s make 2025–2026 our best year yet!
💜💛 GO TIGERS! 🐯
💜💛 GO TIGERS! 🐯💜💛
We’re thrilled to kick off another amazing school year at Newberry Middle School with a dynamic and dedicated administrative team ready to serve our students, staff, and community!
🔹 Dr. Tonya Deese-Jeter enters her 3rd year as Assistant Principal at NMS. In the 2024–2025 school year, she was honored with induction into the prestigious Newberry College Hall of Master Teachers — a testament to her commitment to educational excellence.
🔹 Ms. Jennifer Brown returns for her 2nd year as Assistant Principal after previously serving as a top-tier teacher at NMS. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2023–2024 and also recognized as a WLTX Teacher of the Week. Her dedication to excellence in education continues to make a lasting impact on our school community.
🔹 Mrs. Megan Drayton joins the team for her 1st year as Assistant Principal at NMS. She brings an impressive track record from Lexington 5, where she was previously named Teacher of the Year at her school and was a District Teacher of the Year Runner-Up. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the Tiger family!
🔹 Mr. Reid begins his 4th school year as Principal at NMS, having taken the helm during the 2022–2023 school year. With a background that includes roles as instructional assistant, bus driver, teacher, assistant coach, head coach, athletic director, and assistant principal, he understands and values the contributions of every employee in supporting student success.
Together, we are committed to fostering success in the 3 A’s: Academics, Athletics, and the Arts, with a focus on student achievement and growth — ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive and prepare for graduation, college, careers, or military service.
💬 “Whatever it takes — our kids are worth it!”
📅 Important Dates:
🔸 Open House at NMS: August 5, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🔸 First Day of School for Students: August 6, 2025
🔸 Feeder Elementary Schools' Open House: August 4, 2025
Let’s make 2025–2026 our best year yet!
💜💛 GO TIGERS! 🐯
Cross Country Information (Grades: 7th & 8th)
See Poster!
Car Rider Line/Newberry Middle School
SC Free to Focus: Under Proviso 1.103 in the 2024 Appropriations Bill H.5100, school districts must prohibit personal electronic communication devices during the school day to receive state funding for classrooms. Students are not permitted to have personal devices (Air Buds, Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Etc.) During the Instructional School Day.
i-Ready Expectation for 25-26
🎉 Congratulations to Sheryln DeLeon Perez and her family for being the 100th student to complete schedule pick-up today at NMS! 🐅💜💛 Sheryln won a special prize, compliments of NMS. We're thrilled to kick off the 2025–2026 school year and can’t wait to welcome all our students back!
📸 Sheryln is pictured with Mrs. Geron Wiggins, NMS Teacher of the Year.
GO TIGERS! 🐅🎊💜💛🎉
📸 Sheryln is pictured with Mrs. Geron Wiggins, NMS Teacher of the Year.
GO TIGERS! 🐅🎊💜💛🎉
